Hyperresponse to acute stress and poorer memory in former preterm children
Background : Preterm birth is marked by stressful environment in intra- as well as extrauterine life. Furthermore, preterms are exposed to repeated painful procedures, loud noise, and restricted contact with parents in the neonatal intensive care unit. This environment can affect hormonal and physio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2012-09-01
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Series: | European Journal of Psychotraumatology |
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